Gran Torre Costanera
Building South America's tallest building in Santiago
Santiago’s Gran Torre Costanera anchors the Costanera Center complex as Chile’s tallest skyscraper, with a shopping mall and office floors; visitors ride to observation levels for city skyline views.
Gran Torre Costanera is a high-rise office tower in Santiago’s northeastern business district and the tallest skyscraper in Chile. The tower forms part of the larger Costanera Center complex that includes extensive retail space.
The building is notable for its height of roughly 300 metres and for dominating the local skyline; the lower levels connect directly to one of Chile’s largest shopping malls and to nearby transport routes. The complex mixes commercial, office and retail functions rather than being a purely residential tower.
The tower was completed in the 2010s as the centerpiece of the Costanera Center development and has since been one of Santiago’s most prominent modern structures. It was developed as part of a large commercial project to concentrate shopping and office space in the city’s financial area.
Gran Torre Costanera sits in the Las Condes / Providencia area of Santiago within the Santiago Metropolitan Region and is readily visible from many parts of the city.
- Height: The skyscraper stands at roughly 300 metres and is the tallest building in Chile and the tallest in Latin America by roof height.
- Location: Located in Santiago's northeastern business district, the tower forms a visible part of the city's skyline and is adjacent to a major shopping centre and transport links.
What to See #
- Costanera Center complex: A mixed-use complex that includes retail, offices and the tower itself, with a large multi-level shopping mall at its base that is one of the largest in Chile.
How to Get to Gran Torre Costanera #
Take the Santiago Metro Line 1 (red) to either Tobalaba (Line 1/Line 4 interchange) or El Golf stations; Tobalaba is the closest major interchange. From Tobalaba it’s about a 10-15 minute walk to Costanera Center along Avenida Andrés Bello/Apoquindo to the tower entrance.
By car the Gran Torre Costanera sits roughly 6-8 km east of Santiago’s Plaza de Armas; approach via Avenida Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins (the Alameda) eastbound and connect to Avenida Andrés Bello. There is commercial parking at the Costanera Center complex.
Tips for Visiting Gran Torre Costanera #
- Visit Sky Costanera early on weekday mornings (shortly after opening) for the clearest views of Santiago and the Andes and to avoid the larger sunset crowds that queue for timed slots.
- Buy a timed-entry Sky Costanera ticket online in advance and use the Sky Costanera entrance inside the Costanera Center mall to skip the general mall visitor lines.
- If visibility matters, plan your visit for a day after rainfall or when the Air Quality Index is low-Santiago's views improve noticeably after clearing events.
Best Time to Visit Gran Torre Costanera #
Best visited in spring or autumn on weekday mornings to get clearer views and avoid crowds at the indoor observation area.
Weather & Climate near Gran Torre Costanera #
Gran Torre Costanera's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 3°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 94 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain.
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
